The Rilington Group

Name

The Rilington Group

Legal name

The Rilington Group

Website

https://rilingtongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

Keywords

• Residential homebuilding
• Master-planned communities
• Real estate development
• 55+ active lifestyle
• Luxury lakefront homes

Headquarters

HQ city

La Quinta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: The Rilington Group generates revenue through the sale of newly constructed single-family homes across various communities in Southern California's Coachella Valley. Revenue is one-time at point of sale for each home.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Rilington Group is a family owned and operated full-service real estate development, sales, and construction company that designs, builds, and sells single-family residential homes across master-planned communities in Southern California's Coachella Valley. The company develops diverse community types including entry-level homes, 55+ active lifestyle gated communities, luxury lakefront homes, and urban courtyard-style infill developments, with home prices ranging from the high $200,000s to over $500,000s.

Product overview

The Rilington Group is a family owned and operated full-service real estate development, sales, and construction company specializing in residential communities. The company operates as a platform of distinct community developments spanning various market segments: active adult/55+ lifestyle communities (Domani, Villa Portofino), lakefront luxury (Lido at Terra Lago), urban infill courtyard homes (Vallera Palm Springs), and modern architecture (Umbria). The portfolio ranges from entry-level to luxury homes priced from the high $200,000s to over $500,000s. Past communities include Dolce, Palazzo, and Prado. The company also serves as a development partner on larger mixed-use projects like Honokea Surf Villages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domani 55+ active lifestyle gated community in Palm Desert with 202 single family detached homes featuring clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, pickleball courts, and nature trail. Priced from the high $200,000s to low $300,000s with five floor plans ranging from 1586-1886 sq ft.
• Lido at Terra Lago Lakefront community in North Indio with 83 duplex and single-family lakefront homes featuring electric boats, kayaking, catch-and-release fishing, pocket parks, greenbelts, and lakeside walking trails. Three 4-bedroom plans ranging from 2158-2680 sq ft, priced from the $500,000s.
• Vallera Palm Springs 52 detached private courtyard homes in Palm Springs within Village Traditions gated community. Three architectural styles (Spanish Revival, Hacienda, California Ranch), three bedroom/three bath two-story floor plans ranging from 1848-2185 sq ft. Lowest priced new detached homes in Palm Springs within two blocks of downtown.
• Villa Portofino 55+ active lifestyle community in Palm Desert at the corner of Portola Avenue and Country Club Drive. Rilington Group acquired 140 fully improved lots for single family detached and paired homes in this active adult community.
• Umbria Modern architecturally styled community in Palm Springs at Via Escuela and Gene Autry Trail. 126 lots with contemporary single and two-story homes ranging from 1800-2800 sq ft, featuring dog park and access to Whitewater Trail System.

Quantifiable outcome

• Builder of the Year 2006 by BIA Desert Chapter recognizing excellence in homebuilding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2019The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce led the official ribbon cutting ceremony for Lido at Terra Lago grand opening, marking the company's newest lakefront community in North Indio.
• United Way of the DesertminorOthers · 17 July 2019Rilington Group participates in United Way Day of Action, beautifying schools in Coachella Valley including Abraham Lincoln Elementary in Palm Desert and Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Indio.
• OnQ FinancialminorOthers · 26 April 2019OnQ Financial provided refreshments and appetizers for Domani Community Clubhouse ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Rilington Group and Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Honokea Surf Villages & ResortsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 October 2017Rilington Group was selected as local real estate development partner for Honokea Surf Villages & Resorts 60-acre surf village project in Coachella Valley. Project includes Wavegarden-powered surf facility, adventure sports park, events space, organic farm, dining, shopping and boutique hotel.
• The Hemmingway Group (Kathleen Ahlgren)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 September 2017The Hemmingway Group handles all aspects of site management, new home sales and marketing for Rilington communities. CEO Kathleen Ahlgren brings 20 years of new home sales experience with 13 years in Coachella Valley. The partnership has shown noticeable uptick in sales since retention in May 2017.
• Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 August 2014Rilington Group entered into partnership with Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for land development projects. First project was Vallera Palm Springs at Village Traditions (52 homes) on tribal land. Second project was Umbria with 126 lots plus expansion to 187 lots total in Palm Springs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shea Homes: Family-founded California homebuilder (since 1968) operating active adult (Shea Trilogy), single-family, and 55+ communities across Southern California. Directly comparable as a multigenerational regional builder with similar active adult and standard-features product positioning.
• KB Home: Public California homebuilder with deep SoCal presence, focused on entry-level to mid-market buyers with energy-efficient construction. Directly comparable in California geography and entry-to-mid price point positioning.
• Pardee Homes: Southern California homebuilder (now part of Tri Pointe) with deep Inland Empire and Coachella Valley-adjacent presence. Directly comparable as a regional SoCal builder with overlapping entry-level and move-up segments.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with significant California operations including lakefront and resort communities. Comparable at the high end of Rilington's price band (Lido at Terra Lago lakefront homes from $500,000s+).
• Tri Pointe Homes: Public California-headquartered homebuilder operating single-family and active adult communities (including the Pardee and Maracay brands) across the Western US. Closely comparable as a West Coast-focused builder with overlapping active adult and entry-level segments.
• Richmond American Homes: National homebuilder (MDC Holdings subsidiary) with significant California operations offering entry-level through luxury single-family homes. Comparable in California geography and broad product positioning.
• Woodside Homes: Private/PE-backed regional homebuilder active in California with single-family communities at similar price points to Rilington's Domani and Vallera offerings. Closely comparable in scale, regional focus, and product type.
• Del Webb (PulteGroup brand): National 55+ active adult community brand owned by PulteGroup, the dominant player in the exact segment where Rilington's Domani and Villa Portofino compete. Comparable for active adult community design and buyer demographics.

Broad incumbents

• PulteGroup: Top-three US homebuilder with Centex, Pulte, and Del Webb brands spanning entry-level through 55+ active adult. Comparable across the full product spectrum but at national scale versus Rilington's regional concentration.
• Lennar Corporation: One of the largest US homebuilders, with active operations across Southern California including entry-level, move-up, and 55+ segments. Comparable at the customer-segment level but operates at vastly larger scale and capital base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rilingtongroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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